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Gretchen Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "gretchen" is "little pearl", and is used often for "female".

Name
gretchen
Meaning
little pearl
Pronunciation
greht-chen
Used for
female
Syllables
2

Gretchen Name Details

Gretchen is a diminutive form of the name Margarethe, which originated in Germany. It became popular in the English-speaking world due to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's character Gretchen in his play 'Faust'. The name has since gained international recognition and is commonly used in various cultures.

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